Player: DL Keeanu Benton
Stock Value: Up
Reasoning: With the release of Larry Ogunjobi and no significant moves to replace him, Keeanu Benton is facing a pivotal moment with the Steelers. While they are likely to add another defensive lineman high in the draft, the third-year man will get his opportunity. After playing 59 percent of the snaps a year ago, he could see his snap count climb close to 800.
Since free agency began, events have only strengthened Keeanu Benton’s position with the Steelers. Whether that’s how they envisioned it or otherwise, it’s difficult to say.